Courses
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MET CS 520 Information Structures
This course covers the concepts of object-oriented approach to software design and development using the Java programming language. It includes a detailed discussion of programming concepts starting with the fundamentals of data types, control structures methods, classes, applets, arrays and strings, and proceeding to advanced topics such as inheritance and polymorphism, interfaces, creating user interfaces, exceptions, and streams. Upon completion of this course the students will be able to apply software engineering criteria to design and implement Java applications that are secure, robust, and scalable. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 546 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
The goal of this course is to provide Computer Information Systems students with the mathematical fundamentals required for successful quantitative analysis of problems in the field of business computing. The first part of the course introduces the mathematical prerequisites for understanding probability and statistics. Topics include combinatorial mathematics, functions, and the fundamentals of differentiation and integration. The second part of the course concentrates on the study of elementary probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions. 4 cr [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 601 Web Application Development
This course focuses on building core competencies in web design and development. It begins with a complete immersion into HTML essentially XHTML and Dynamic HTML (DHTML). Students are exposed to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), as well as Dynamic CSS. The fundamentals of JavaScript language including object-oriented JavaScript is covered comprehensively. AJAX with XML and JSON are covered, as they are the primary means to transfer data from client and server. Open source libraries such as Prototype, jQuery and Mootools might optionally be covered, as they assist in building cross-browser web applications rapidly and efficiently. The PHP language will be presented and covered; however, students can use other server-side languages; such as ASP.NET, Java (JEE) or Ruby on Rails (RoR) for their projects. The course will focus on MySQL as a relational database system with the final project. Students may use other databases with instructor approval. Students will work with either IIS 6 (or better) or Apache 2, using any conventional operating system when working on their term projects and class laboratories. [ 4 cr.]
Grad Prereq: MET CS 231 ; MET CS 232 ; MET CS 331; or consent of instructor.
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MET CS 625 Business Data Communication Networks
This course presents the foundations of data communications and takes a bottom-up approach to computer networks. It begins with an overview of modern data communication requirements, and basic distributed data concepts. A brief history of the Internet is presented followed by the basics of the OSI and TCP/IP computer networks models. The Physical Layer is presented in the form of basic Data communication concepts over various transmission media, wireless transmission, and the telephone system. The Data Link Layer presentation deals with design issues, error detection and correction, and the Medium Access Sub-layer covers channel allocation problems, multiple access protocols, IEEE standard 802 for LANs and WLANs, as well as bridges, switches and high-speed LANs. The basic functions of the Network Layer are explained in the context of design issues, internetworking, and the network layer in the Internet. The Transport Layer includes the transport service and elements of transport protocols, as well as the TCP and UDP Internet transport protocols. The Application Layer issues cover the main distributed applications, such as electronic mail, DNS, ftp, www etc. The course concludes with an overview of basic network security and management concepts. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 632 Information Technology Project Management
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of software project management. Students learn techniques for planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling software projects. There is substantial focus on software cost estimation and software risk management. Students will obtain practical project management skills and competencies related to the definition of a software project, establishment of project communications, managing project changes, and managing distributed software teams and projects. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
Contemporary communication costs allow software applications to be produced via geographically distributed development (GDD). In addition to the traditional challenges of specifying and developing IT. systems, GDD projects must accommodate differing cultures, time zones, and development methodologies. This course prepares students to justify,lead, participate in, and maintain such projects. Students work in geographically dispersed teams and produce documented applications. Lab course. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 669 Database Design and Implementation for Business
Students learn the latest relational and object-relational tools and techniques for persistent data and object modeling and management. Students gain extensive hands-on experience using Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server as they learn the Structured Query Language (SQL) and design and implement databases. Topics covered include: the relational and entity-relational models, data modeling, normalization, object modeling, SQL, advanced SQL, stored procedures, triggers, database design, database lifecycle, and transactions. Students are introduced to advanced topics including performance tuning, distributed databases, replication, business intelligence, data warehouses, internet databases, database administration, security, backup and recovery. Students design and implement a database system as a term project. (Lab class) [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 674 Database Security
The course provides a strong foundation in database security and auditing. This course utilizes Oracle scenarios and step-by-step examples. The following topics are covered: security, profiles, password policies, privileges and roles, Virtual Private Databases, and auditing. The course also covers advanced topics such as SQL injection, database management security issues such as securing the DBMS, enforcing access controls, and related issues. [ 4 cr.]
Grad Prereq: CS 579 or CS 669 or consent of the instructor
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MET CS 682 Information Systems Analysis and Design
Object-oriented methods of information systems analysis and design for organizations with data-processing resources. System feasibility, information requirements analysis, database utilization, including data dictionaries, software design and implementation management, project control, and systems-level testing and installation. [ 4 cr.]
Grad Prereq: Basic programming knowledge
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MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
This course enables IT professional leaders to identify emerging security risks and implement highly secure networks to support organizational goals. Discussion of methodologies for identifying, quantifying, mitigating and controlling risks. Students implement a comprehensive IT risk management plans (RMP) that identify alternate sites for processing mission-critical applications, and techniques to recover infrastructure, systems, networks, data and user access. The course also discusses related topics such as: disaster recovery, handling information security; protection of property, personnel and facilities; protection of sensitive and classified information, privacy issues, and criminal terrorist and hostile activities. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
Provides a comprehensive understanding of digital forensics and investigation tools and techniques. Learn what computer forensics and investigation is as a profession and gain an understanding of the overall investigative process. Operating system architectures and disk structures are discussed. Studies how to set up an investigator’s office and laboratory, as well as what computer forensic hardware and software tools are available. Other topics covered include importance of digital evidence controls and how to process crime and incident scenes, details of data acquisition, computer forensic analysis, e-mail investigations, image file recovery, investigative report writing, and expert witness requirements. Provides a range of laboratory and hands-on assignments either in solo or in teams. With rapid growth of computer systems and digital data this area has grown in importance. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
The course provides an in-depth presentation of security issues in computer systems, networks, and applications. Formal security models are presented and illustrated on operating system security aspects, more specifically memory protection, access control and authentication, file system security, backup and recovery management, intrusion and virus protection mechanisms. Application level security focuses on language level security and various security policies; conventional and public keys encryption, authentication, message digest and digital signatures. Internet and intranet topics include security in IP, routers, proxy servers, and firewalls, application-level gateways, Web servers, file and mail servers. Discussion of remote access issues, such as dial-up servers, modems, VPN gateways and clients. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
Data mining and investigation is a key goal behind any data warehouse effort. The course provides an introduction to concepts behind data mining, text mining, and web mining. The course surveys various data mining applications, methodologies, techniques, and models. Topics include classification, decision trees, association rules, and clustering. The course wraps up with data mining case studies using large data sets taken from real-world projects. Algorithms will be tested on data sets using the Weka Data mining software and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (Business Intelligence Development Studio). [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
The Advanced Web Application Development course builds upon its predecessor MET CS 601 Web Application Development and concentrates primarily on building rich client web applications in the browser. The course covers the following modules in depth: ActionScript 3.0 Flex 3/4, WPF, and Silverlight. Along with the fundamentals underlying these technologies, several applications will be showcased as case studies. Students obtain hands-on exposure with these technologies starting with simple applications and then examining real world complex applications. At the end of this course, students would have mastered the latest and widely used Web application development methodologies. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 703 Network Forensics
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of network forensic analysis principles. Within the context of forensics security, network infrastructures, topologies, and protocols are introduced. Students understand the relationship between network forensic analysis and network security technologies. Students will learn to identify network security incidents and potential sources of digital evidence and demonstrate the ability to perform basic network data acquisition and analysis using computer based applications and utilities. Students will also identify potential applications for the integration of network forensic technologies and demonstrate the ability to accurately document network forensic processes and analysis. [ 4 cr.]
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MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
This course covers advanced aspects of database management systems including advanced normalization and denormalization, query optimization, object-oriented and object-relational databases, data warehousing, data mining, distributed databases, XML, XSL, and databases for web applications. There is extensive coverage of SQL and database instance tuning. Students learn about the advanced object-relational features in DBMS such as Oracle, including navigational query, BLOBs, abstract data types, and methods. Students learn about database programming in Oracle’s PL/SQL language, including triggers, stored procedures, and methods. By the end of the course, students should understand the basic concepts in all of these advanced database topics. Students define independent advanced database term projects, which may be related to their work or other interests. The students prepare reports and audio-video presentations for their classmates using PowerPoint and Impatica. 4 cr [ 4 cr.]
Grad Prereq: MET CS 579 or MET CS 669; or consent of the instructor
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MET CS 782 IT Strategy and Management
This course provides an overview of contemporary information systems technology (IT) management. It explains the relevant issues of effective management of information services activities and highlights the areas of greatest potential application of the technology. No assumptions are made concerning the reader's experience with IT, but it is assumed that the reader has some course work or work experience in administration of management. [ 4 cr.]
Grad Prereq: MET CS 673 or MET CS 682; consent of the instructor
